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HVG 912L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 912L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,321 miles

Difficulty in checking inner sills and floors.

Front transverse brake pipe and fuel pipe corroding.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some deterioration of suspension bushes and some play in rear wheel bearings.

Some untidy wiring in engine bay area.

Stainless outer cover sills fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,937 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,170 miles

as per mot

Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,262 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HVG 912L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVG 912L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVG 912L registered?

HVG 912L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is HVG 912L safe to buy?

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